FPSF: The Suffers, Disco Daddies get Day 2 party started

The second day of Summerfest seemed off to a quieter start than Saturday’s full-on mad dash. Maybe it was the rain or the Saturday exhaustion or simply better scheduling from fans, who were saving their energy for later sets.

The calm did nothing, however, to dissuade early performers. Disco Daddies unleashed pounding hip-hop tunes under the freeway for a small but enthused crowd.

The Suffers provided an early wow moment with a polished, pitch-perfect set. Kam Franklin works the stage like a star; her sweet, airy voice has the ability to pierce through the clouds. She was backed by a bright horn section, and the entire sound was informed by a seemingly limitless list that included pop, soul, funk, jazz and reggae. It was a sunny, soulful Sunday kickoff.
— Joey Guerra

You’d be hard pressed to find a better morning after tonic than the Suffers, Houston’s spirited soul/ska/rocksteady band. They had an undesirable slot: first post-rain band on the main stage. Turnout was light, and the hill was empty.

The 10-person band played as though the grounds were full, serving up soulful stuff with verve and brass. Further they spilled sunshine from the first song on, with big-voiced singer Kam Franklin repeating the refrain, “I know it’s gonna be a real good day.”
— Andrew Dansby